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HELP!!! BMR/TDEE--Eat/Don't Eat (??)

ashlysnd
ashlysnd Posts: 70 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I am very confused about how many calories I need to be eating to achieve maximum weight loss. I have read so many forums and web site info to the point that I am overwhelmed with information. I keep reading about the need to eat more than my BMR, while still creating a deficit under TDEE.

I started at 1200 cals and went from lazy buns to exercising 5-6 days a week in the beginning. I realized I was not eating enough and was depleting my energy daily. I have since increased my calorie intake to 1300 cals and I usually eat either whole or part of my exercise calories back. I am still exercising 5-6 days a week, averaging 200-300 cals burned each day. My routine consists of cardio, strength training, and free weights at home. I have lost a total of 15 lbs in two months, but have not seen a change in weight in nearly a week.

As I mentioned, I have read a lot of info about people eating above BMR to achieve long term, steady weight loss and now I am considering implementing this theory into my weight loss regimine. But, frankly, I am SCARED to eat that much and I don't know if what works for some will also work for me. I am calling on the MFP community to help me out with this, as I want to lose 42 more lbs to get into the "normal" BMI range for my height.

I looked up my BMR and TDEE today to get an idea of what that would mean in terms of caloric intake. I am not sure how far under TDEE to eat, but have read that it should be cut by 15%. Is this % too low?

BMR: 1668
TDEE: 2578
TDEE-15%: 2191

Replies

  • DB_1106
    DB_1106 Posts: 154 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/512956-tdee-what-is-it-and-why-you-should-not-eat-below-your-bmr

    Not much more to say. Just read this.
  • DB_1106
    DB_1106 Posts: 154 Member

    I am calling on the MFP community to help me out with this, as I want to lose 42 more lbs to get into the "normal" BMI range for my height.

    And honestly, if you are going by the government standard BMI scale, throw it out the window.

    It is a COMPLETE JOKE.
  • ashlysnd
    ashlysnd Posts: 70 Member
    I actually just found that group and read the forum. It makes a lot of sense. And, I shamelessly was referring to that old BMI chart.... I was just using it as reference to infer my desire to be at a healthy weight. Thanks for your reply. I think I am going to try to do this... the right way. YIKES!
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